How to Buy a Guitar for Beginners

The following are resources, artists, and references John Doan recommends.

Guitarists

• – Boys, WATCH OUT! She is a big deal in a little package. Truly a great guitarist, a good person, and good friend.
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• – Once known as “Mister Guitar” his music still speaks to us today.
• – Pierre is a legend in his own time. He redefines for many of his fans what the possibilities are for the guitar through his use of DADGAD tuning, intricate melodies, and imaginative compositions. He is a guitarist’s Guitarist!
• – Acoustic finger style guitarist. He performs a blend of contemporary and traditional Irish/American tunes.
• – Acoustic guitarist born in Genoa, Italy. He teaches and promotes flatpicking and other guitar forms.
• – Grammy nominee acoustic guitarist and composer; He was a friend and fellow pioneer in expanding the guitar’s possibilities.
• – Stacy is a Harp Guitarist extraordinaire!
• – Friend and prolific singer, songwriter, storyteller and truth-seeker. Barry is the singer of the great hit “The Eve of Destruction”.
• – Wonderful friend and guitarist. He is the REAL thing. His Christmas CD “A Gift of Song” is GREAT!!!

Musician Friends

• – David and George Winston practically defined contemporary piano styling. I love David’s work especially “Christofori’s Dream” which is a real masterpiece!
• – George is a true pioneer of American contemporary piano styling. His “Autumn” and “December” recordings set the benchmark by which the entire genre is measured. His music has been a big influence on mine.

Harp Guitar Resources and References

– This is the main home for information about the harp guitar’s history, makers, and players. It is a must for anyone interested in anything about the harp guitar. – I’m an Associate Professor of Music at Willamette and the university offers extensive educational programs and concerts in music, music history, and harp guitars.

Celtic Music

• – Friend and fellow Pilgrim. Composer of celtic and spiritual music.
• – A great site and resource for Celtic Christian music, Celtic Christian recording artists and related info.
• – Former lead singer and musician of the Irish Rovers. He plays guitar, banjo and the tin whistle.

Guitar History, Festivals, and More

• – The main clearing house of information about making and repairing instruments. They hold many events in the Pacific Northwest.
• – The Legacy of the Guitar production being filmed in a live performance for a DVD.
• – Guitar site for guitar equipment, instructions and index of players.
• – Lists, links and spotlights of Guitarists which include all musical genres.
• – She is old friend and has put together some amazing CDs and DVDs to help people learn to play the guitar in worship settings.
• – Great site for information on Guitar in France!